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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to York
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to York will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 2 trains that leave St Albans for York every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:353h27St Albans8:02York£601One-way0 changes- 17:222h55St Albans20:17York£621One-way0 changes
- 17:222h55St Albans20:17York£621One-way0 changes
- 4:353h27St Albans8:02York£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Albans to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 251 km
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£80 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans to York train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to York trains for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:31 St Albans | 2h56 | 10:27 York | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:03 St Albans | 3h00 | 11:03 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to York
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Albans to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from St Albans to York trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between St Albans and York from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Albans to York train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and York
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Parking
Dining
ATM
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WC
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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